Question 56
A patient underwent a cystourethroscopy with a pyeloscopy using lithotripsy to break up the ureteral calculus.
An indwelling stent was also inserted during the same operative session on the same side. This service was performed in the outpatient hospital surgery center.
What CPT coding reported?
An indwelling stent was also inserted during the same operative session on the same side. This service was performed in the outpatient hospital surgery center.
What CPT coding reported?
Question 57
The gastroenterologist performs a simple excision of three external hemorrhoids and one internal hemorrhoid, each lying along the left lateral column. The operative report indicates that the internal hemorrhoid is not prolapsed and is outside of the anal canal.
What CPT and ICD-10CM codes are reported?
What CPT and ICD-10CM codes are reported?
Question 58
A 60-year-old male suffering from degenerative disc disease at the L3-L4 and L5-S1 levels was placed under general anesthesia. Using an anterior approach, the L3-L4 disc space was exposed. Using blunt dissection, the disc space was cleaned. The disc space was then sized and trialed. Excellent placement and insertion of the artificial disc at L3-L4 was noted. The area was inspected and there was no compression of any nerve roots. Same procedure was performed on L5-S1 level. Peritoneum was then allowed to return to normal anatomic position and entire area was copiously irrigated. The wound was closed in a layered fashion. The patient tolerated the discectomy and arthroplasty well and was returned to recovery in good condition. What CPT coding is reported for this procedure?
Question 59
When a patient has ESRD, which system is affected?
Question 60
Which entity offers compliance program guidance to form the basis of a voluntary compliance program for a provider practice?